Twist and Turns Body Fitness
Twist&Turns
BodyFitness
(202) 494-9266
(202) 660-3635
Instructors
MONICA ABDUL-SALEEM
Owner/Personal Trainer
Monica Abdul Saleem, owner, has been a teacher for all of her professional life. She has spent more than 25 years in the District of Columbia public school system as an elementary school teacher, library media specialist and computer education specialist. During that time, Monica has also pursued a life-long interest in physical fitness and has a wide range of fitness and training capabilities. She is a personal and group fitness trainer, which includes a Zumba license, Cycling and Piloxing Certifications. She also offers fitness training for children. She practices Yoga and is a Reiki Energy Healer . It was an easy step to adapt her teaching skills to adult fitness instruction. She is dedicated to helping others live a healthier lifestyle and achieve their maximum fitness goals. Monica is certified by: the American Fitness Association of America, as well as, the National Personal Training Institute. She has been awarded “Teacher of the Year” from D.C.’s Ward 5 school community twice during her 25 years as a DCPS teacher. She received her M.A. in Guidance and Counseling from Trinity University, and her B.A. in Elementary Education from Howard University. She enjoys traveling with friends and spending time with her Granddaughters and family.
AJEENAH ABDUL
Owner/Yoga for Weightloss & Yoga for Kids Instructor
Ajeenah Abdul Watts, owner, is a native Washingtonian. She has worked in the education and social service field since 2005. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Trinity University and completed her Masters in Business Administration at Trinity University. Ajeenah was introduced to yoga by her mother and instantly fell in love with yoga. Ajeenah absolutely loved the idea and challenge of staying focused and remaining calm during her invigorating yoga practice. She was amazed with the physical and mental benefits she felt from her yoga practice. In 2012 she completed her yoga training and is a registered yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance, teaching both adults and children/youth yoga. Ajeenah believes incorporating yoga into a child’s life can help them focus more in school, and help to understand and control their emotions in school and as they grow into adult hood. She enjoys traveling, out door activities in the sun and spending time with her daughter Amorah.
TIFFANY MAQUBELA
Restorative & Mommy and Baby Yoga Instructor
Tiffany Maqubela is a RYT-200 vinyasa yoga instructor registered with Yoga Alliance, who received her certification at the Buddha B Yoga Center in Washington, DC. Tiffany discovered yoga through a free class in Southeast taught by Sariane Leigh. Inspired by Leigh’s soulful flow, as well as, the immediate connection she felt to the practice on a spiritual and physical level, Tiffany sought to learn more by dabbling in different styles of yoga, such as Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Jivamukti, and Restorative.
As a yoga teacher, Tiffany hopes to contribute to the diversity of instructors and encourage all people, regardless of size, age, ability, or color, to feel a part of the world of yoga. In her classes, she intends to help students embrace themselves within their individual practice and to find a moment of peace on the mat that can be carried into their daily lives.
Tiffany has expanded her instructor development by completing training in Restorative yoga and Prenatal yoga. She is an alumna of Howard University, obtaining a B.A. in History and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Policy. Currently residing in Silver Spring, MD, Tiffany is a stay-at-home mother who enjoys quiet evenings watching online movies and eating oven-made chocolate-chip cookies with her husband.
"I recommend Twist and Turns to anyone looking for a personalized workout"
The workouts are fun but challenging and Monica’s upbeat positive energy keep us going. Learning to hula hoop like I was a kid again has been amazing.
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LaToya Ray